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    Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering

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    Brooklyn, USMSIn-person1 year
    STEM-OPT
    $75,750.00
    Tuition
    over 12mo
    62%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    19
    Cohort
    students
    30
    Credits
    $90.00
    App fee

    Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering at New York University is a 30-credit, 1-year, in-person MS program based in Brooklyn, US. Tuition is $75,750 and the program is STEM-OPT eligible for international students.

    About the program

    Interdisciplinary program covering fundamental theory, modeling, hardware, software, and applications of mechatronics and robotics. Students specialize in assistive technologies, mobile robotics, or microrobotics, with hands-on projects or thesis and entrepreneurship training.

    Focus: both
    QS: 39, THE: 24, US News: 31 | US News #42 Engineering

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    Deadlines

    Spring 2027
    Nov 1, 2026

    Standardized tests

    GRE
    optional
    Min All of our programs are GRE optional. The GRE is not required for admission to any graduate program at NYU Tandon.
    TOEFL
    required
    Min TOEFL score of 90 (on a 0-120 point scale)
    IELTS
    required
    Min IELTS score of 7.0

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    36 months (12 months OPT + 24 months STEM extension)

    $32,627.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering at New York University cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering at New York University is $75,750 across 30 required credits.
    Is Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering at New York University online or in-person?
    Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering at New York University is offered in-person.
    How long does Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering at New York University take to complete?
    Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering at New York University is structured around 1 year and 30 credits.
    What GPA is required for Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering at New York University?
    Per the program's published guidance: 3.0 out of a 4.0 scale
    Is Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering at New York University STEM-OPT eligible?
    Yes - Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering at New York University is STEM-OPT designated, allowing international graduates to extend their post-completion OPT for up to 36 months total.